Tag: sheer textiles

03 07 2011

fall prêt-à-porter, paris: stella mccartney

im always very interested to see which forms of minimalism stella mccartney will re-work, or re-introduce each season. as natasha poly opened the show, the collections palette was kept simple with black, white, neutral & navy as gold made an unexpected cameo in the otherwise more controlled, conservative palette. lightly sheer pieces were seen as exaggerated cuts on blazers allowed the collection to showcase both feminine & masculine appeal. long length coats made a powerful statement & allowed the collection to further deconstruct typical womenswear design. crinkled prints were seen on the collections dresses & gold pieces was seen through voluminous silhouettes. by far, the best creative element of this collection was the re-working of polka dots. combined with sheer textiles, innovation was seen with the concept of polka dots & quite impressively. overall, stella is no stranger to dope design or amazing collections. this season she follows up with another promising set.

imagesource | vogue.fr

02 28 2011

fall collezioni, milan: trussardi 1911

presented off-runway, the trussardi 1911 collections are always a sight to see. this season, similar concepts are presented as a palette of nude, black & red for contrast are added to a design filled with sleek leathers, sophisticated fur all with true italian style. creatively directed by milan vukmirovic, i love the modern approach to innovative style in combining a wide range of beautiful details like sheer textiles, leather handbags, leopard print alongside beautiful silhouettes. although i didn’t favor the gowns of at the close of the collection, the rest of the collection gave me such inspiration for style & a greater appreciation for the art of fashion design. though stylish & casual, the designs seen here are a combination of all the aspects i look for in fashion- bold concepts created with a minimal aesthetic & slight dramatization of classical style. stunningly stylish.

imagesource | style.it

02 20 2011

fall collections, london: jonathan saunders

the jonathan saunders label is known for their use of prints & this season, i had first thought that a new direction would be taken. to my surprise the opening sequence was noticeably more minimal- strict lines & glimpses of color were seen. but as the collection progressed saunder & his signature prints slowly started to appear, eventually peaking to an explosion of silk screen prints combined with sheer textiles. i loved the bold tones & wildly creative use of print- it was complex & still sophisticated. the collection palette was filled with  wide range of color, most beautiful was the collections use print, more specifically with the leaf print that was used. at the close of the collection, slight use of metallics were seen as the silhouettes remained classically stylish & for the most part, conservative. a strong direction is felt throughout & i love the balance of classic & modernized styles. great color blocking was seen & beautifully bold designs of contrast. saunders made his return to london fashion week in 2010.

imagesource | vogue.uk

09 21 2010

spring collections: nicole farhi, london

the spring nicole farhi collection is one of surprise. in sequence, the  first few looks were used as an appetizer, but the real strength of this collection lies in it’s use of sheer textiles & soft neutrals. use of pattern along with blue, yellow & pink were all elements crafted into the collection this season. though not incredibly groundbreaking; good design is seen in this collection. though a few concepts are a bit lacking; the set, as a whole, came to a close on a high note in design.

imagesource | style.it
09 18 2010

spring collections: house of holland, london

continuing down a path of trend inspired by floral elements & metallics, the house of holland collection seen this season also hosts a few seventies inspired looks. vintage inspired prints in orange, yellow & purple are seen amidst star covered pants & knee length skirts. while some designs come of a bit camp, some pieces in the collection are exceptionally beautiful. sheer was also a featured textile this season, much like other collections we’ve seen in both london & new york, respectively. my favorite element of the collection has to be the use of floral print; the choice to do a sort of close up floral print style turned out stunning & a powerful addition to the collection, as a whole. a solid direction with a well inspired aesthetic that serves well for spring.

imagesource | style.it

09 09 2010

spring collections: organic by john patrick, new york

as a leader for eco-friendly fashion, john patrick presents his SS11 womenswear collection. mirroring the collections natural concepts, the palette is kept simple & all the more chic appearing in oatmeal, cotton white, beige & taupe with the additions of smoked grey & dulled navy. i love the casual feel of the collection pieces & feel a sense of freedom in this collections designs. the use of sheer is very chic & the slouchy fits of the collection will definitely be a selling point for consumers. boyfriend blazers & floral printed dresses were all created for the spring collection, which is constructed of organic materials. while respecting the environment, who wouldn’t with these stylish spring option. an inspiring set, organic & completely chic.

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06 13 2010

collection images: oscar de la renta, cruise

always a collection that i look forward to seeing, i always anticpate the oscar de la renta collection regardless of the season. a lot of collection design concepts & styling remind me of the cruise collection we seen from jason wu. we see similar silhouettes & those same straw top hats- de la renta does prints with extreme ease & elegance. i really admire the fact that de la renta’s designs are able to transcend age limitations; though classic each look is given the right amount of youth with the right amount of maturity. classic use of tweed is complimented by classic form & silhouette while prints add that extra boost of modernization in design. as the collection progressed bright reds appeared alongside more printed dresses & the collection progressed to a set of neutral looks with belted waists. those looks slowly transformed into looks with more texture & soon sheer textiles were seen as the collection drew to a close with a range of gowns in green, orange, as well as lace & print. a wonderful collection filled with a reinvention of established classics. always a job well done for the de la renta design team- always inspiring.

imagesource | style

06 10 2010

collection images: zac posen, resort

zac posen collections can test perceptions of beauty more often than never- but for the resort pre-season i was pleasantly surprised. through the sheer textiles & soft silhouettes, i found the collection filled with godess like garments. i fell in love with each look. the designs are commercially beautiful & each look is faultless. iced pastels of pink, blue & nude chilled throughout the collection & i found each piece very inspiring. i would love to see these garments photographed editorially. a very strong sense of vision & design for this set, a really amazing collection. it’s romantic, charming & much like a fantasy. very, very dope.

imagesource | style
03 10 2010

fall prêt-à-porter, paris: elie saab

the FW10 elie saab collection was decked in black & refined with elegance. though i was bored with the sea of black gowns; as the collection progressed more & more details began to surface. simplicity morphed into extravagant details of lace & sequins; i really loved the hints of maroon within the collection as well. natasha poly opened the show, sigrid agren, kasia struss & anna selezneva followed on the runway. there was a particular interest in recreating the neckline for this collection, especially with the more detailed glitter pieces near the close of the collection. though i found the use of black useless, i really discovered an appreciation for the fashion story as i seen how dope elements of lace were used. the saab label has proved their knowledge & understanding of feminine elegance. a fair collection for the fall. 

imagesource | tfs
03 09 2010

fall prêt-à-porter, paris: valentino

 the FW10 valentino collection emphasized ruffles & delicate silouettes this season. soft neutrals & gentle pink was matched against black & a shot of valentino red for the finale. i feel like this collection is a merge of what we’ve seen from maria grazia chiuri & pier paolo piccioli over the past three seasons. while the collections draws similarities of the SS10 couture & SS09 collections- in using spots of color; the lace & use of black draws near what we’ve seen from the FW09 collection. added with the signature valentino red for a finale  to incorporate a historical homage- you have this collection. collectively, this seasons concepts & direction make  compelete sense. its a form of progression. i love the fashion story that is told with the sequencing of each look; from white we go into transitions of fur & neutral, leading us to black with pink progressing into a firestarter finale with jac rocking valentino red.  clear vision, clear concepts. a fair collection for the fall.

imagesource | style
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